Grignan les Adhémar AOP – Domaine Bonetto Fabrol – Colombier – red

Description

Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP – Domaine Bonetto Fabrol – “Colombier” 2023 is a red wine from the foothills of the Drôme provençale, combining southern influences with Rhône freshness. This 2023 vintage faithfully reflects the sunny character of the terroir while retaining lovely liveliness, thanks to precise work in both vineyard and cellar.

The wine is made from a blend typical of the appellation, dominated by Syrah and Grenache, grown on well-drained clay-limestone and stony soils. The vineyard, farmed sustainably, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with day–night temperature swings that favour slow, balanced ripening of the grapes.

The harvest, largely by hand, is carefully sorted before vinification. The grapes are destemmed and then vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts between 10 and 15 days, with gentle pump-overs to encourage the extraction of aromas and colour while preserving supple tannins. Malolactic fermentation is fully completed, and the wine is then aged for a few months in tank to retain all its aromatic freshness and its fruity profile.

On tasting, the colour is bright cherry red with violet tints. The nose opens with a lovely expression of fresh red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), complemented by more floral notes (peony) and a hint of gentle spice. On the palate, the attack is supple and fruity, with lovely liveliness, melted tannins and a delicately peppery finish, typical of Syrah. The whole is balanced, easy-drinking and very approachable.

This wine is ready to drink now, but will keep for 2 to 4 years if you want to enjoy its development towards riper, lightly spiced notes.

Food & wine pairings: Ideal as an aperitif with fine charcuterie, it will also go very well with grilled meats, Mediterranean dishes, a vegetable pizza or a soft cheese.

Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache
Soil: Clay-limestone, stony
Ageing: Stainless steel tanks, 6 to 8 months
Serving: 14–16°C
Cellaring: 2 to 4 years

An expressive, balanced red, a perfect reflection of the expertise of Domaine Bonetto Fabrol and the understated elegance of the wines of Grignan-les-Adhémar.